Charity donations stolen in 'shocking' Bognor car break-in

The director of a Bognor woman's centre says she is shocked after donations meant for young children were stolen from her car.

Julie Budge's vehicle was broken into in Longford Road at sometime between Wednesday evening and 8am on Thursday morning.

Eight bags of clothing and other items meant for the My Sister's House centre, the only one of its kind in West Sussex, were taken.

Some of the items would have been donated to children and families in need across West Sussex, while others would have been sold in a pop-up shop in Bognor.

Julie told Spirit FM that the theft was 'gut-wrenching':

"It's shocking and sad to see that not only have they broken into the car, taken all the items and damaged my car when, actually, if they'd have called into the women's centre we would have given it to them for free.

"Thieving off people in need is the reason that I'm highlighting it - they don't need to do that, they just need to access all the organisations around that can help them get clothing, vouchers, advice, support, practical stuff - they just don't need to do that.

"Behind the scenes of taking things from other people at this time of year, has impacted probably ten or 15 families that would have had those clothes and those donations."

Julie Budge

Julie has said she is not asking for more donations, but reminding people that, with many people struggling with money heading into the Christmas season, that those in need should ask for support from local organisations, including My Sister's House.

Details of how you can help My Sister's House can be found at their website.